DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i05.032

Pages: 1849-1852

Background: Present study was carried out on 100 policemen of Solapur city who came for health checkup organized on behalf of police commissioner’s office. Aim: To find prevalence of Hypertension by measuring B.P. To find prevalence of risk factors by finding percentage body fat& Body Mass Index (B.M.I). Material: 100 policemen were selected randomly from 300 policemen who came for health checkup. Setting and Design: Out of 100 policemen 16 were between 20-30 years age, 31 were between 30-40 years age, 34 between 40 to 50 years age and 19 were between 50 to 60 years age. Method: Pulse measured manually for 1 min, Basal B.P.measured using mercury sphygmomanometer, Percentage Body fat using electronic instrument based on principle of electrical impedance % body fat was measured. B. M. I. Measured by formula weight in kg divided by height in meter square. Results: Were tabulated based on age groups. It was found that as per Indian Hypertension Guidelines II 30.9% were having High normal B.P and 40.1% were falling in category of stage I Hypertension. Associated risk factors such as percentage of body fat which was excess in 77% and obesity i.e.(BMI>25kg/m2.) was 71% indicating vulnerability of this population to cardiovascular disorders. Conclusion: The background of increase body fat &stressful life adds burden on cardiovascular system leading to increase prevalence of Hypertension in policemen compared to general population.